Visa pathways
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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Permanent visa for points-tested skilled workers without sponsorship. Invitations go to the highest-ranked EOIs per occupation.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Permanent visa with state or territory nomination (+5 points). Each state publishes its own occupation lists and criteria.
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491)
5-year provisional visa to live and work in regional Australia (+15 points), leading to permanent residence through subclass 191.
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (replaced the TSS in Dec 2024) with Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams.
Student visa (subclass 500)
Study full-time at a CRICOS-registered course. Includes work rights during study.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Live and work in Australia after completing an eligible Australian qualification.
Visitor visa (subclass 600) / ETA / eVisitor
Visit Australia for tourism, business or family. Many nationalities can use an ETA or eVisitor instead.
Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100)
For partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens; temporary first, then permanent.